Original Van Halen Bassist Mark Stone DiesOriginal Van Halen Bassist Mark Stone DiesStone also played with the Van Halen brothers in bands named Genesis and Mammoth. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
See Eddie Van Halen Jam With ‘Police Academy”s Sound Effects GuySee Eddie Van Halen Jam With ‘Police Academy”s Sound Effects GuyLegendary rocker jammed with actor/comedian Michael Winslow in 1987.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The History of Eddie Van Halen’s 12 Most Famous GuitarsThe History of Eddie Van Halen’s 12 Most Famous GuitarsThe famous Frankenstrat is one of the many instruments the guitar wizard has played and designed. Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
Van Halen Album Art: The Stories Behind 14 Different CoversVan Halen Album Art: The Stories Behind 14 Different CoversLP images occasionally offered clues to the band's struggles and personality conflicts. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Patty Smyth Turned Down Van Halen Because They Drank Too MuchPatty Smyth Turned Down Van Halen Because They Drank Too MuchBand's hard-partying ways were part of why the Scandal singer turned down the job. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Every David Lee Roth-Era Van Halen Song Sammy Hagar Sang: 1986-04Every David Lee Roth-Era Van Halen Song Sammy Hagar Sang: 1986-04Watch the band's second singer tackle songs from the group's original lineup. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Which Songs Have Van Halen Played the Most in Concert?Which Songs Have Van Halen Played the Most in Concert?David Lee Roth-era cuts dominate the list, but Sammy Hagar and even Gary Cherone make an impact. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van HalenThe Song That Kept David Lee Roth in Van HalenProducer Ted Templeman wanted to fire singer after second show he saw but eventually became impressed by his talent.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Hear 25 Unreleased Van Halen Songs: A Hidden HistoryHear 25 Unreleased Van Halen Songs: A Hidden HistoryThere are more than two albums' worth of tracks on YouTube.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Sammy Hagar Rejects Blame for Van Halen’s Move to KeyboardsSammy Hagar Rejects Blame for Van Halen’s Move to KeyboardsFormer frontman says he stayed with guitar as Eddie explored synths.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Strange Path Van Halen Took to the First Roth-Fronted Live LPThe Strange Path Van Halen Took to the First Roth-Fronted Live LP'Tokyo Dome Live in Concert' came together only after other plans fell through. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
What Tony Iommi Thinks of Van Halen and KissWhat Tony Iommi Thinks of Van Halen and KissBoth bands upset Black Sabbath guitarist, but only one of their members is still a friend.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty